 The term "temple" () is also commonly applied to larger churches.Some famous churches which are occasionally referred to as temples include Hagia Sophia, Saint Basil's Cathedral, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Temple of Saint Sava.Some churches have a special status and referred to as "sobor" (or "soborny khram", cоборный храм), from the Old Russian word for "gathering" (see sobor for other meanings).